Abstract: A use of D-arabitol in lipid-lowering and hepatoprotection is provided. Blood or liver lipid abnormalities refer to abnormalities in a quantity and a quality of lipids in the blood or liver, and usually refer to the elevation of cholesterol and/or triglycerides (TGs). Blood and liver lipid abnormalities can lead to atherosclerosis, increase the morbidity and mortality rates of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, and cause the liver damage. D-arabitol has an excellent lipid-lowering and hepatoprotective effect, and has a prospect of being developed into a drug or health care product or food for lipid-lowering and hepatoprotection.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a container configured to enclose a battery cell. The container comprises a sealed region extending from a first side wall of the container and a terrace region extending from a second side wall of the container. The sealed region and the terrace region intersect in a sealed corner region located proximate to a first corner of the container. The sealed corner region is formed at an angle such that the sealed region is configured to be folded upwards along a fold line and attached to the first side wall of the container without the fold line extending into the terrace region. The first corner of the container is shaped such that the sealed region extends at least a threshold distance from the first side wall along an entire length of the sealed region.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a battery including an anode and a cathode. The anode may include an anode current collector and anode active material disposed on the anode current collector, the anode active material forming an anode body and an anode neck extending from an anode surface of the anode body. Moreover, the anode current collector may include an anode current collector tab extending away from the anode neck. The cathode may include a cathode active material disposed on a portion of a cathode current collector, the cathode active material forming a cathode body and a cathode neck extending from a cathode surface of the cathode body. The cathode neck may overlap with the anode neck.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and usage techniques for modular lateral flow assay reader devices that can receive a number of different modules having a barcode scanning input device and optional network connectivity capabilities. A barcode scanning module can provide a simple input method that reduces errors compared to manual data entry. A network connectivity module can enable transmission of test results over a public network for standardizing, tracking and electronically connecting test results from assay reader devices located throughout a network. Such devices can programmatically implement a simplified workflow whereby pressing a single button readies the device for imaging, analyzing, and data storage/transmission and, in some implementations, configures the device to operate in one of a plurality of device operation modes.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and usage techniques for modular lateral flow assay reader devices that can receive a number of different modules having a barcode scanning input device and optional network connectivity capabilities. A barcode scanning module can provide a simple input method that reduces errors compared to manual data entry. A network connectivity module can enable transmission of test results over a public network for standardizing, tracking and electronically connecting test results from assay reader devices located throughout a network. Such devices can programmatically implement a simplified workflow whereby pressing a single button readies the device for imaging, analyzing, and data storage/transmission and, in some implementations, configures the device to operate in one of a plurality of device operation modes.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for data instance processing. The method includes obtaining a set of data instances collected from a plurality of organizations. Each of the data instances includes at least one record formed in an organization that stores values of a plurality of attributes of the data instance. The method also includes dividing the set of data instances into groups, wherein data instances with conflicting values for the same attribute are divided into different groups. The method further includes subdividing data instances in each of the groups into clusters.

Abstract: A method for detecting deviations between an event log and a process model includes converting the process model into a probability process model, the probability process model comprising multiple nodes in multiple hierarchies and probability distribution associated with the multiple nodes, a leaf node among the multiple nodes corresponding to an activity in the process model; detecting differences between at least one event sequence contained in the event log and the probability process model according to a correspondence relationship; and identifying the differences as the deviations in response to the differences exceeding a predefined threshold; wherein the correspondence relationship describes a correspondence relationship between an event in one event sequence of the at least one event sequence and a leaf node in the probability process model.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and usage techniques for modular lateral flow assay reader devices that can receive a number of different modules having a barcode scanning input device and optional network connectivity capabilities. A barcode scanning module can provide a simple input method that reduces errors compared to manual data entry. A network connectivity module can enable transmission of test results over a public network for standardizing, tracking and electronically connecting test results from assay reader devices located throughout a network. Such devices can programmatically implement a simplified workflow whereby pressing a single button readies the device for imaging, analyzing, and data storage/transmission and, in some implementations, configures the device to operate in one of a plurality of device operation modes.

Abstract: A cooktop includes a power adjustment switch with power grades, a power detection apparatus, a control apparatus, and an adjustment apparatus. The power detection apparatus for detects a power grade to determine an operation period of the power grade and a power level corresponding to the power grade and outputting operation information including the operation period and the power level. The control apparatus calculates a first valid period based on the operation information, and determines whether the first valid period exceeds a first threshold period. When affirmative, the control apparatus outputs adjustment information for adjusting the power grade to reduce the power level. The adjustment apparatus adjusts the power grade based on the adjustment information to reduce the power level. The cooktop actively detects an operating status and adjusts a power grade, to avoid dry burning and potential safety risks.

Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods and/or computer program products that facilitate providing treatment suggestions are described herein. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises: generating, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, treatment directed graphs associated with a plurality of treatment regimens, wherein, in connection with generating respective treatment directed graphs, penalties are applied during weighting of respective regimens as a function of an associated confidence level; identifying a treatment directed graph that corresponds to the patient directed graph; and outputting a set of treatment suggestions associated with the treatment directed graph that corresponds to the patient directed graph.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and usage techniques for modular lateral flow assay reader devices that can receive a number of different modules having a barcode scanning input device and optional network connectivity capabilities. A barcode scanning module can provide a simple input method that reduces errors compared to manual data entry. A network connectivity module can enable transmission of test results over a public network for standardizing, tracking and electronically connecting test results from assay reader devices located throughout a network. Such devices can programmatically implement a simplified workflow whereby pressing a single button readies the device for imaging, analyzing, and data storage/transmission and, in some implementations, configures the device to operate in one of a plurality of device operation modes.

Abstract: Low-cost assay test strip readers are disclosed. Such readers enable creation of profiles of analyte reactions detected on an assay test strip utilizing a simple detector fixedly mounted to a body of the reader. The detector may be a single detector, such as a photodetector, which detects an optical signal at a single point. The assay test strip is inserted and/or removed from the test strip reader and the detector detects the optical elements of the strip during such insertion and/or removal. The movement of the test strip with respect to the body enables the detector to scan a length of the test strip, such that a one-dimensional profile of the optical signals can be generated. The reader may convert the detected profile into a displayable indication of analyte concentrations for diagnostic purposes. Moving the test strip relative to an array of detectors enables creation of a two-dimensional profile.

Abstract: A method for detecting deviations between an event log and a process model includes converting the process model into a probability process model, the probability process model comprising multiple nodes in multiple hierarchies and probability distribution associated with the multiple nodes, a leaf node among the multiple nodes corresponding to an activity in the process model; detecting differences between at least one event sequence contained in the event log and the probability process model according to a correspondence relationship; and identifying the differences as the deviations in response to the differences exceeding a predefined threshold; wherein the correspondence relationship describes a correspondence relationship between an event in one event sequence of the at least one event sequence and a leaf node in the probability process model.

Abstract: A system is disclosed in which a plurality of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices each include a network communication device for connecting to a publicly accessible data network. For example, IVD devices are provided with a cellular modem for connecting to a public cellular network. These IVD devices connect to the data network upon completion of a diagnostic test, and upload results of the test, as well as other appropriate data, to a remote device which is also on the network. The IVD devices also download appropriate data from remote network elements. The remote network element may be a network element such as a Hospital Information System (HIS) or Laboratory Information System (LIS) database. Alternatively, the remote device may be a remote server or another IVD device. This connectivity enables the system to accumulate diagnostic test data, and to analyze, report, and/or update the IVD devices based on the accumulated data.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying representative patients from a patient group are provided. Based on an outcome of interest, one or more patients can be grouped according to phenotyping features associated with the outcome of interest. Additionally, in response to grouping the one or more patients, a representative patient of the one or more patients can be determined based on values associated with the phenotyping features.

Abstract: A method, device, and computer program storage product for generating a query to extract clinical features into a set of electronic medical record (EMR) tables based on clinical knowledge. A knowledge tree is constructed according to a set of clinical knowledge data. An EMR graph corresponding to a set of EMR tables is obtained. The EMR graph comprises at set of table nodes and a set of attribute nodes. The set of table nodes and the set of attribute nodes represent a structure of each EMR table in the set of EMR tables and a reference relationship among attributes of set of EMR tables. A plurality of sub-queries is generated based on the knowledge tree and the EMR graph. At least one query is generated by combining the plurality of sub-queries according to the knowledge tree.

Abstract: Low-cost assay test strip readers are disclosed. Such readers enable creation of profiles of analyte reactions detected on an assay test strip utilizing a simple detector fixedly mounted to a body of the reader. The detector may be a single detector, such as a photodetector, which detects an optical signal at a single point. The assay test strip is inserted and/or removed from the test strip reader and the detector detects the optical elements of the strip during such insertion and/or removal. The movement of the test strip with respect to the body enables the detector to scan a length of the test strip, such that a one-dimensional profile of the optical signals can be generated. The reader may convert the detected profile into a displayable indication of analyte concentrations for diagnostic purposes. Moving the test strip relative to an array of detectors enables creation of a two-dimensional profile.

Abstract: A system and method for augmenting or adding to the information used by an in-vitro diagnostic or other diagnostic device to generate results of a test is disclosed. A diagnostic device is capable of generating test results based on a sample, such as a sample provided by a patient, and is also capable of receiving additional information to enhance the results providable by the device. For example, an in-vitro diagnostic device is configured to read a lateral flow assay test, and is configured to receive additional diagnostic, network, test identification, or environmental information over a network. Using both the result of the diagnostic test and the additional information, the disclosed device provides more thorough, accurate, and reliable diagnostic information. The results generated by the device may be communicated to an appropriate remote device to enhance the results obtainable by such tests.

Abstract: A dataset regarding a plurality of applications is obtained. A set of parameters is determined from the dataset, comprising at least a sample performance trajectory, a risk factor, and a performance outcome. A maximum likelihood of each performance outcome is determined using a likelihood function, the likelihood function being a mixture model of a trajectory model and an outcome model. The set of parameters is updated according to the maximum likelihood of each performance outcome. A performance trajectory model is built according to the updated set of parameters. The plurality of applications is then grouped into subgroups according to the performance trajectory model, each subgroup containing one or more applications, and each of the one or more applications in a given subgroup having a same or similar trajectory to each other. An alert associated with the applications in at least one of subgroups may be generated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for language entity identification. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method is disclosed. In the method, respective pinyin codes may be determined for respective Chinese characters comprised in a string that is to be processed. Then, respective pinyin features may be generated from the respective pinyin codes. Next, a candidate language entity may be identified from the string based on the respective pinyin features and a mapping describing an association between pinyin features and language entity. In other embodiments, a computer-implemented system and a computer program product for security management are disclosed.